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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.78, 3,010.03 and 1,938.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.78, 3,010.03 and 1,938.17 is: 2,911.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.78 : 3,010.03 = 1,938.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.78/3,010.03 = 1,938.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.78x = 3,010.03 × 1,938.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.78x = 5,833,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,952.52/2,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.47

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